463 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2006 S211 Owner's Manual

ContentsFuses ................................................. 462
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 462
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 463
Fuse box in cargo compartment ... 463Technical data.................................. 465
Parts service ...................................... 466
Warranty coverage ............................. 467
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 467
Identification labels............................ 468
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 469
E 350/E 350 4MATIC ................... 469
E 500/E 500 4MATIC ................... 469
E 55 AMG ..................................... 469
Engine ................................................ 470
Rims and tires .................................... 472
Same size tires ............................. 474
Mixed size tires ............................ 476
MOExtended tires* ....................... 477
Spare wheel ................................. 478
Electrical system................................ 479Main dimensions and weight ............. 480
Main dimensions .......................... 480
Weight .......................................... 481
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 482
Capacities .................................... 482
Engine oils.................................... 485
Engine oil additives ...................... 485
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 485
Brake fluid .................................... 485
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 486
Gasoline additives ........................ 486
Fuel requirements ........................ 487
Coolants....................................... 487
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ............................. 490
Technical terms............................... 491Index................................................. 497

462 Practical hintsFusesFuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
page 462):


Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Main fuse box in passenger
compartment (
page 463)


Fuse box in cargo compartment
(page 463)
Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment (
page 463).
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool
kit in the cargo compartment
(
page 419).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the vehicle
tool kit in the cargo compartment
(page 419).
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Using other fuses may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems.
!Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.!Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina-
tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical
parts or systems could be damaged.

463 Practical hintsFuses
Main fuse box in passenger compartment
The main fuse box is located behind a cov-
er in the dashboard on the driver’s side.
1Recess in the cover
2CoverOpening

Open the driver’s door.

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in
recess1 on the edge of cover2.

Loosen cover2 from the dashboard
using lever.

Using your hands, pull cover2 in di-
rection of arrow and remove.
Closing

Hook cover2 into the opening at the
front.

Press cover2 back on until it engag-
es.
Fuse box in cargo compartment
The fuse box is located behind the
left-hand trim panel in the cargo compart-
ment.
1Trim panel
2Button for unlocking trim panel
Opening trim panel
Press button2.

Fold down trim panel1.
Closing trim panel

Fold up trim panel1.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open the fuse box
cover2 in the dashboard, as this
could damage it.

498 Index
Shift program mode selector
switch 189
Shift program mode selector switch,
Manual shift program E 55
AMG 194
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting E 55
AMG 191
Winter program mode 189
B
Backrest 260
Folding rearward 261
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 133
Backup lamps
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431
Bar 350
BAS 93, 491
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 110, 117
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 429, 430
Checking battery condition 117Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 454
Disconnecting 453
Installing 454
Jump starting 456
Messages in display 386, 395, 396
Reconnecting 455
Removing 454
Bead 350
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Block heater* (Canada only) 356
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking 313
Messages in display 399
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 365
Messages in display 409
Replacing bulbs 431
Brake pads
Message in display 397
Brakes 302
Warning lamp 374
Break-in period 300
Bulbs see Replacing bulbsC
CAC 491
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
CAN system 491
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 482
Cargo compartment
Fuse box 463
Tie-down rings 264
Cargo compartment cover 270
Cargo management system* 265
Belt reel 267
Cargo tie-down ring 266
Mounting elements 265
Telescoping rod 267
Cargo net 269
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Carpets, cleaning 368
Catalytic converter 310
CD player 162

503 Index
Folding bench seat
Folding back 139
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment 137
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 99
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 72, 84
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 358Fuel 301, 313
Additives 486
Capacities, Fuel tank 484
Diesel fuel 484, 487
Filling the tank 312
Fuel filler flap and cap 312
Fuel reserve warning lamp 377, 408
Premium unleaded gasoline 313
Requirements
Gasoline additives 486
Premium unleaded gasoline 486
Requirements, Diesel fuel 487
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline
engine) 487
Technical data 482
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 180
Since last reset 180
Fuel filler flap 312
Locking/unlocking 312
Opening 312
Opening in an emergency 425
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 408
Fuel tank
Capacity 484
Filler flap 312Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 313,
484, 487
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 482
Fuses 462
Aids for replacing fuses 462
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 463
Fuse box in cargo compartment 463
Fuse chart 462
Fuse extractor 462
Replacing 462
Spare fuses 462
G
Garage door opener 29, 290
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 351
Gear range 493
Automatic transmission 188
Limiting 188
Shifting into optimal 191
Gear selector lever 50, 184
Lock 50
Message in display 389
Position indicator 184, 186
Unlocking in an emergency 426

508 IndexO
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 351
Occupant safety 66
Air bags 67
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 77
Fastening the seat belt 47
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 84
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
OCS
Seat belts 47, 70
OCS
Self-test 85
Odometer 155
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 190
Operating safety 16Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 365
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 358, 360
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 494
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 363
Panic alarm 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding pan-
el*
Messages in display 414
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 274
Parking 304
On hills 59, 304
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 59, 304
Parking brake 52, 60
Message in display 398
Parking lamps
Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 411Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 141, 178,
198
Gear position 50, 186
Parts service 466
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 148
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 463
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 274
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 301
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 367
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 419
Poly-V-belt drive 494
Layout 469
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 302
Power outlet 279